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Highlands Art League – Check out our First Quarter Offerings

The Highlands Art League (HAL) was incorporated in 1967 as a 501 c3 by a visionary
group that identified the need for an art and cultural entity in Highlands County, Florida.
Their goal brought about awareness of the visual arts and support for the endeavors of
local and regional artists.

Classes through HAL include those in fine arts as well as those in art appreciation. There’s something for everyone from the seasoned professional artist displaying in the Clovelly House or Highlands Museum of the Arts, or dropping in for Tuesday morning’s Gals and Pals gathering of artists who meet weekly to work in the same space while talking art to those who simply want to learn more about their favorite or a new medium. For non-artists, classes in folk art and Art Uncorked/Corked classes allow novices to have fun while dabbling in paint, clay, wet cement, and jewelry making. Check out our latest Art for the Masses and Art Uncorked/Corked offerings by clicking the link.

The Highlands Art League’s ‘Village Where Art Lives’ is located at the Allen Altvater
Cultural Center in Downtown Sebring, Florida on the shores of Lake Jackson. The Village
consists of four buildings: the Visual Arts Center which houses art classes for children and
adults; MoTA which features curated exhibits, art competitions and receptions, as well as
our offices; the Clovelly House which is where the members art gallery/gift shop and
Artist-in-Residency are located; and The Yellow House which is rented out to
Grateful Hearts, a DIY crafts business.

In 1966, HAL started their annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, which is one of the longest
consecutive art festivals in the state of Florida. HAL has brought thousands of artists,
tourists, art lovers and shoppers to the County, as well as continually provides educational
opportunities and art exhibitions for the local community. Four annual events today are
designed to support the operations of HAL’s village which in turn allow us to provide
opportunities for Arts education, appreciation, and practice. In 2019, HAL has more than
75 working artists as part of its membership, with opportunities for creating not only their
own work but for sharing their talents with others, making the ‘Village Where Art Lives’, a
village comprised of business members who support the Arts, artists who are the heart of
our organization, and community members who find value in growing and maintaining
strong Arts programs in their community.